Tel Aviv, Israel – The Israeli newspaper Haaretz revealed in an extensive analysis that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is continuing the military escalation in the Gaza Strip and on the Lebanese border.
This comes as part of political and personal calculations aimed at maintaining the cohesion of his coalition government.
These calculations also seek to bolster his chances of remaining in power.
This is happening amidst increasing internal and external pressures on him.
Postponement of internal political obligations
The newspaper explained that the continuation of military operations in Gaza and the recurring tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon are now linked,
according to Netanyahu’s critics, to his attempts to postpone any pressing domestic political issues.
Foremost among these are the growing calls for early elections.
In addition, there are demands for the formation of official commissions of inquiry
into the security and military failures that Israel has witnessed in recent months.
The report added that Netanyahu is facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence within Israeli society.
This comes amid declining popularity and escalating criticism from former military and political leaders.
They believe that the continuation of the war without a clear political horizon exacerbates
Israel’s international isolation and increases the scale of economic and human losses.
Serious repercussions for security and stability
Haaretz confirmed that some Israeli political circles believe that expanding the confrontation with Lebanon,
alongside the ongoing intensive operations in Gaza, presents the current government
with an opportunity to reshape the domestic political landscape.
This is being done by uniting the Israeli public behind the leadership under the pretext of persistent security threats.
Conversely, Israeli security sources warned that the continuation of confrontations
on two fronts simultaneously could push the region into a wider escalation that would be difficult to contain.
This is particularly evident given the growing fears of other regional actors becoming involved in the conflict.
Such an escalation could have serious repercussions for security and stability throughout the Middle East.
This comes at a time when international efforts to achieve a ceasefire and contain the tension are ongoing.
There is also increasing American and European pressure to push for
a political settlement and end the military operations that have been continuing for months.
